Thailand to organise Chinese New Year 2014 Celebrations

Wednesday, 08 January 2014
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TAT

Bangkok, 7 January 2014 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has lined up several celebrations to mark the Chinese New Year 2014 from 24 January to 4 February at various major destinations across Thailand, including Bangkok’s famous Yaowarat Road, one of the world’s largest Chinatowns

Mr. Thawatchai Arunyik, Governor of Tourism Authority of Thailand said, “The festival is the most important event for the Thai-Chinese people in Thailand. Each year, the event draws millions of domestic and foreign visitors to take part in the celebration.

Chinese New Year is widely celebrated in provinces with huge Thai-Chinese communities. At Bangkok’s Chinatown in particular, visitors experience the strong tieห between the Thai and Chinese communities through the magnificent cultural performances that show the deep roots of Chinese culture in Thailand. This special occasion is normally opened by HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn every year.

Thailand’s Chinese New Year 2014 will be held in various major cities with spectacular highlights, including:

Nakhon Ratchasima: Lion dances, dragon dances, Chinese cultural performances, an exhibition of China’s Great Wall and Chinatown Gate in a replica city, lantern decorations, and pay homage to the guardian spirits of the city at nine famous shrines, 30 January.